In this episode we break down the impacts that over-use or misuse of social media can have on our mental health. But let's be real... Social media isn't going any where! And we can't be expected to live without it. So we then look into ways you can learn to have a healthier relationship with your social media accounts without letting that dopamine hit take over!

In this episode, you will...

• Learn some of the specific ways in which social media can impact your view of self, others, and the world, and how it can lead to increased mental health symptoms.
• Gain tips regarding how you can have a healthier relationship with social media.
• Be prompted to reflect on your current use of social media and how it might be impacting your daily life.

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I think it's safe to safe that a common part of the human experience is dealing with feelings of guilt. Well... what if you didn't NEED to feel guilty?? What if I told you that feeling guilty over everything was actually a detriment to your health overall? Today we are going to challenge what we know about feelings of guilt, and take steps towards freeing ourselves from its weight.

In today's episode we will:

• Identify the ways that chronic experiences of guilt can negatively impact our mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Learn the difference between NATURAL and MANUFACTURED emotions.
• Explore what is needed for guilt to actually be an "appropriate" emotional respones.
• Learn ways to challenge and reduce experiences of guilt.

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In today's episode, I am comin' atcha with a topic that is KEY and FOUNDATIONAL to anyone's therapeutic journey - What does GOOD therapy actually look like and how do I find it for myself??? In this episode we will have some real talk about the components of therapy that may lead to it being effective or ineffective, and steps you can take to make sure you are getting the most out of therapy that you absolutely can!

We will...

• Differentiate between good therapy, ineffective therapy, and harmful therapy.
• Chat about the importance of a positive therapeutic relationship with your therapist.
• Learn how to recognize when there is the potential for growth in your therapeutic experiences versus being stuck or stagnant.
• Expand on WHY you may be feeling stuck or stagnant.
• Learn how to identify your own needs when it comes to getting the most out of therapy.
• Identify good questions to ask therapists during consultation calls.

As always, please reach out to me on IG @healingunfilteredpod

Let's break apart the misconceptions about GRATITUDE! Spoiler alert - Gratitude practices DO help improve overall well-being and mental health and they are NOT just another version of toxic positivity!

In today's episode we will:

• Define both Gratitude and Toxic Positivity to get a clearer understanding of each.
• Explore the key differences between the two.
• Increase your understanding of how both practices/ways of thinking impact you and your mental health/well-being
• Identify ways you can start to decrease patterns of toxic positivity in your life AND even start practicing true gratitude

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Have you gotten to a point in processing your trauma or impactful life events where you find yourself saying "Logically I know fill in the blank, but emotionally I don't feel/believe it"...? If so, Internal Family Systems (IFS) might be a great fit for you!

In this episode, we dive into the following...

• What is IFS?
• How does IFS help heal wounds from trauma or impactful life events?
• What are the different parts of us that impact how we perceive ourselves, others and the world?
• How can you heal your "system" as a whole to connect more authentically with the most genuine version of yourself?

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In this episode of the Healing Unfiltered podcast, we will be talking all things New Years resolutions (and goals in general)! In this episode you will walk away with;

• An understanding of why your resolutions and goals have failed in the past
• How to make your resolutions and goals more realistic and attainable
• A concrete tool to use to help you adjust your goals based on the type and intensity of change you are ready for
• Real talk about dedication versus motivation (spoiler alert - MOTIVATION ISN'T SUSTAINABLE!!!)
• Reflection questions that can prompt you to reflect further on how you can set realistic, attainable, and satisfying goals that will leave you feeling confident and accomplished!

Connect with me on IG at: @healingunfilteredpod (This is also where I will share tools discussed in each episode!)

Looking for tools, insight, and real talk that can enhance your healing journey and goals for self improvement? Well, you found the right place.

Welcome to the Healing Unfiltered podcast, where we dive deep into what it means to heal in an unfiltered and authentic way. This podcast is a space where you can:

• Learn to understand the WHY behind what you do, the ways you think, and how you feel.
• Increase self awareness AND self compassion
• Learn more about the field of mental health and wellness, and discount myths and misconceptions when it comes to self improvement.
• Feel heard, validated, and seen by knowing you are not alone in your experiences

In this first episode you will:

• Learn a little bit about myself and my experiences in the field of mental health as a therapist
• Start to understand what it means to heal in an unfiltered and authentic way
• Begin to challenge expectations placed on yourself in your healing journey
• Be prompted with two reflection questions to help you take steps forward in your OWN healing and wellness journey.

Find me on IG at: @healingunfilteredpod